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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.68, 838.70 and 386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.68, 838.70 and 386.70 is: 533.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.68 : 838.70 = 386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.68/838.70 = 386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.68x = 838.70 × 386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.68x = 324,323.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,323.36/607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.71

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